HC Health Care Foundation’s First Men’s Health Initiative Exceeds Goals

The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation held two firsts this year. One was Man Bingo, also known as Mingo, which was bingo with prizes men (or anyone) would enjoy. It was on April 18 for 198 players with a net income of approximately $12,000. Since it was the first year to offer Man Bingo, they expected the proceeds to be less.

With the income from Man Bingo, the Foundation offered its second first health initiative targeting Hopkins County men. During July, they offered sixty free heart calcium scans at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital–Sulphur Springs. Fifty-six men were taking the Foundation’s offer for scans.

The Foundation will likely hold a second Mingo in April 2025, with proceeds again going to a men’s health initiative. The Foundation has offered a free mammography clinic for uninsured Hopkins County women over 40 for several years. The next one will be in October. The Foundation’s Board of Directors was eager to add a program to benefit local men.

The Foundation appreciates community members for sponsoring and participating in Mingo. Additionally, the Foundation was pleased that many local men recognized the need for a heart calcium scan.

The Foundation is an IRS 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization focusing on Hopkins County healthcare.